South Australian Current Regulations South Australian Current Regulations124—Obligation of operator of vessel towing a person
(1) The operator of a
vessel that is towing a person must, in any area being used by more than
1 vessel for the purpose of commencing or finishing towing of a
person—
(a) on
leaving such an area—
(i)
keep the vessel to the starboard side of the waterway;
and
(ii)
keep the vessel clear of any vessel returning to the
area; and
(b) on
returning to such an area—
(i)
access the area from the starboard side of the waterway;
and
(ii)
clear the area as soon as is reasonably practicable after
finishing towing the person.
Maximum penalty: $5 000.
(2) The operator of a
vessel that has finished towing a person must, before returning to any area
being used by more than 1 vessel for the purpose of commencing or finishing
towing of a person, ensure that all apparatus used in connection with towing
the person is back on board the vessel and is not trailing in the water or
outside the vessel.
Maximum penalty: $5 000.
(3) This regulation is
in addition to, and does not derogate from, any other requirement the operator
must comply with under the Act or these regulations in relation to the
operation of the vessel.